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Build a strong foundation of psychology knowledge in our BS in Psychology program. Learn advanced research techniques alongside your professors and peers, building the skills you need to pursue post-grad opportunities in:

Data- and analytics-driven roles.
Health psychology and professional health programs.
Psychobiology.
Quantitative psychology research.
And more.

Please note:

The BS in Psychology is one of two psychology bachelor's degrees at Chapman. The other is the BA in Psychology. All Psychology majors begin in our BA in Psychology program.
As you progress in the BA program, you can choose to apply to the BS in Psychology program or continue with the BA.

In this program, you will:

Build foundational knowledge in advanced statistics and research methods.
Learn research methodologies used by psychologists.
Gain in-demand quantitative and research design skills.
Broaden your skill set in interdisciplinary spaces.
Customize your academic experience with minors, like the Neuroscience minor.

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By the time you graduate, you'll be prepared to:

Enter research-intensive graduate programs.
Apply to data-driven postbaccalaureate positions and professional health programs.
Work in fields such as data analytics, healthcare, tech and more.

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Application process and requirements

All Psychology majors begin in our BA in Psychology program.

As you progress in the BA program, you can choose to apply to the BS in Psychology program or continue with the BA. BA students who choose to transition to the BS program usually do so in their junior year.

Students can apply to the BS in Psychology program during the designated application window, typically during the spring semester. The application includes:

A 3.5 GPA across the following classes:
- PSY 101.
- PSY 201.
- PSY 203.
- PSY 204.
- PSY 333.
An application essay.

For more information on applying to the BS in Psychology program, speak with your advisor. They can provide further guidance, tips and timelines regarding the application process.

Meet your Psychology advisors

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you will have a team of dedicated advisors here to support you academically and help you get all you can out of your Chapman experience.

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You can explore the Chapman campus virtually with this interactive, 360-degree tour.

You'll start the tour in Crean Hall, our dedicated health sciences building and home to our Psychology department. From there, you'll be able to explore the rest of the Chapman campus.

Explore careers in countless fields

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A BS in Psychology can help you explore careers in:

Business management, HR and organizational development.
Data analytics.
Healthcare, healthcare technology and health informatics.
UX research and behavioral tech.
And much more.

Or earn a master's degree with just one additional year of coursework

Our integrated graduate programs give you the chance to earn a master's degree right after your bachelor's. Learn more and explore options on our Integrated Programs page.

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Career advising for Psychology students

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you'll have a career advisor here to help you succeed. The career advisor for Crean College students can support you with navigating careers and post-graduate options.

Career advising options

Scholarships and funding opportunities

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you'll be eligible for research and funding awards specific to the Psychology program. You'll also be eligible for all the general financial assistance Chapman offers, such as merit awards, work study and scholarships.

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Psychology research and labs

At Chapman, you’ll have the chance to do research alongside your peers and professors and dive into the topics that really interest you.

Psychology majors work directly with faculty in research and fieldwork internships, as well as in dedicated psychology laboratories on campus.

For more info, see our Faculty and Student Research page.

Explore hundreds of clubs on campus

Chapman has hundreds of clubs and student organizations right on campus dedicated to almost any interest you can imagine, including psychology.

You can keep exploring the psychology field outside of the classroom in our chapter of the Psi Chi psychology honor society. Psi Chi is a national honor society dedicated to excellence in psychology and psychology-related subjects.

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Study abroad and away

Psychology students at Chapman have many opportunities to take major-specific classes while studying abroad.

Over 30 of our international partner schools offer psychology credits that transfer to Chapman.

This makes studying abroad a great option for:

Expanding your horizons and seeing other parts of the world.
Completing credits that you need to earn your degree.

Talk to a current student

Want to learn more about the program or student experience? Reach out to a current Psychology student. The students listed below are current Psychology majors or minors at Chapman. They would be happy to answer whatever's on your mind.